Caribbean leads in reducing AIDS-related deaths globally

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 July 2025, 11:09 by Denis Chabrol According to the report—AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform, over the last fifteen years, there has been a 54% decline in AIDS-related deaths globally. The Caribbean is well above...

New Deeds & Commercial Registries buildings for Mahdia, Linden, New Amsterdam

In its bid to decentralise government services, the Attorney General Chambers will be opening brand-new offices for the Deeds and Commercial Registry in Mahdia, Linden and New Amsterdam. Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Tuesday evening disclosed...

Florida weather: Outrage rolls on as storm fears escalate due to Trump's cuts

Charlie Jones Senior US News Reporter 03:11 ET, 08 Jul 2025 Concern over Florida's ability to track deadly weather systems continues to grow amid Donald Trump's cuts to key forecasting agencies. This comes as the National Hurricane Center tracks...

Inspired by Shane Warne, Salonee Dangore sets sights on dream WCPL journey

Back in 2023, Shreyanka Patil secured a deal in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) after being picked by the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Before that, the Bengaluru cricketer had already made a name for herself in the Women’s Premier League...

Ali calls for unified action on climate, security and movement at CARICOM summit

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, president of Guyana, says there is an urgent need for a coordinated regional action to tackle pressing challenges facing the Caribbean, including climate change, national security, and the full implementation...

PM lauds EPA’s role in advancing sustainable development

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips underscored the Government of Guyana’s continued commitment to strengthening the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Sunday evening, as he delivered the feature address at the agency’s 29th...

Guyanese expert Muhammad Ibrahim has the knowledge and experience to lead IICA

. The Government of Guyana has nominated Dr Muhammad Ibrahim as the country’s candidate for the position of director general of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), a key agency for agricultural policies in the...

Guyana’s Bold Stand

AS the world struggles with the quicker-than-anticipated climate emergency, Guyana has shown itself to be a ‘green’ leader. It shows that economic growth and sustainable development need not be mutually exclusive. Through the vision of President...

OECS Ministers Endorse Muhammad Ibrahim for IICA DG

The Council of Ministers of Agriculture of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is honoured to extend its full and unequivocal endorsement of the candidacy of Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim for the post of Director General of the...

Guyana’s big boom: The inside story of Latin America’s new oil rush

Words by Ernesto Picco. Photography by Rudja Santos. Cover illustration by Sebastián Angresano. Translated by Jacob Sugarman. This piece is the second in a series of three long reads about Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname. It was reported with...

Guyana leads call for integration of biodiversity into climate negotiations, financing

–to lobby for this to be a key component in the discussions at COP, President Ali says AS the climate crisis accelerates, Guyana is stepping decisively onto the international stage with a bold ambition to develop global policies and a market that...

Guyana a vital link between Northern Brazil, wider CARICOM region

–renowned television producer says, talks up growing opportunities for mutual advancement GUYANA is emerging as a vital economic and logistical link between Northern Brazil and the wider Caribbean Community (CARICOM), according to six-time Emmy...

Guyana, state of Roraima to step up efforts for second phase of Linden to Lethem road

The two sides at the meeting (Office of the President photo) Guyana and the northern Brazilian state of Roraima have agreed to intensify efforts towards the completion of the second phase of the Linden to Lethem road. The governor of the Brazilian...

Holness calls for bold, united action to dismantle gangs, tackle climate crisis and support Haiti

WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has declared that dismantling criminal gangs across the Caribbean must be treated with the urgency of the global war on terror. Holness warned that organised violence now poses a public health...

Guyana’s President unveils global formula to finance biodiversity protection

Cooperatives in the Caribbean: A proven path to decent work and sustainable development

The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...

Guyana pushes for bold new framework to finance biodiversity protection

Guyana is once again stepping onto the international stage with bold ambition, this time to ensure that biodiversity protection takes its rightful place at the centre of the global climate agenda. President Dr Irfaan Ali, speaking on the United...

People, Partnerships, Prosperity: Promoting A Secure & Sustainable Future

Advertisement MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – Preparations for the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting have been underway for some time in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the Our News team visited the convention center ahead of the opening as the country’s...

Caribbean Cooperatives: A proven path to sustainable development

The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...

Samir Mohammed’s mission is to bring astronomy home to every Guyanese

AstroPhotosGY is said to be Guyana’s first interactive astronomy and astrophotography platform designed to bring the universe closer to every Guyanese. It was built by 20-year-old Samir Mohammed, who described himself as “a scientist at heart”. He...